SPEEDPLAY Ultra Light Action Hand Over Instructions To Customer page 2

General Safety Information
WARNING
To Avoid Serious Injuries:
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• Bicycle dealers -- be sure to give all instructions and warranty information to end customer.
• Riding bicycles is an inherently dangerous activity. All bicycle parts, both new and used, must be inspected care-
fully before use, and riders must exercise judgment as to the safety of each part. All bicycle components should be
inspected for safety on a regular basis, preferably before each ride.
• Pedals equipped with Titanium spindles have a rider weight limit of 185 pounds.
• Read all instructions carefully before using this product. Failure to follow these instructions and warning statements
before assembling and using this system may result in severe injury. Improper mounting and/or use of this product
can result in severe injury. Clipless Pedals are not for beginner riders.
• Recommended for recreational, noncompetitive road riding. Speedplay Ultra Light Action Pedals are not intended
for off-road use.
• Speedplay Pedals are not equipped with reflectors and are not intended for nighttime or other reduced visibility
riding conditions. Do not expect Speedplay Pedals to improve your chances of being seen in conditions of dark-
ness or reduced visibility. Always use a proper head light and tail light when riding at any time of reduced visibility.
• If you have any doubts about your ability to correctly install Speedplay Pedals or Cleats, or if you are unsure about
the extent of wear to any Speedplay Pedal or Cleat part, please return it to your dealer for proper installation or
inspection, or call Speedplay at 001-858-453-4707 (PST) or toll free at 1-800-468-6694 (PST). If you have any
questions or concerns about issues such as shoe compatibility, operating the release mechanism, the intended
use of the Pedals, or the maintenance of this product, call Speedplay.
• The LEFT and RIGHT Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats are different. Be sure to install the Cleat marked "LEFT"
on the LEFT shoe and the Cleat marked "RIGHT" on the RIGHT shoe. Before mounting Speedplay Cleats to any
shoe, make sure that the brand and model of shoe selected is compatible with Speedplay Cleats. Not all shoes are
compatible with Speedplay Cleats. Using Speedplay Cleats with shoes that are not compatible could cause the
Pedal System to disengage unexpectedly and cause a fall that could result in severe injury. For the most current
information on shoe compatibility, visit the Speedplay Road Shoe Compatibility Guide online at www.speedplay.
com or contact Speedplay, toll free, at 1-800-468-6694 (PST) or 001-858-453-4707 (PST).
• Be sure to use the correct length of Speedplay Cleat Mounting or Walkable™ Cleat Fastening Screws. Do not
use Speedplay Cleat Mounting or Cleat Fastening Screws that are too short to fully engage the threads of the
corresponding fastener located in the shoe. If the screws are too short, the screws may not sufficiently engage
the corresponding threads causing the Cleat to come off of the shoe which can lead to a fall that can result in
severe injury. Only use Speedplay proprietary Cleat mounting hardware with Speedplay Ultra Light Action
Walkable™ Cleats.
• NOTE: Do NOT use previous versions of Cleat Fastening Screws with the Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats.
All previous versions of Cleat Fastening Screws are not compatible for use with Ultra Light Action Walkable™
Cleats and can affect the engagement and retention of the Pedal System which can lead to a fall that can result
in severe injury.
• Always tighten the threaded screws or nuts on the Pedals and Cleats to the recommended torque settings for
each part. See Steps for Attaching Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats to the Shoes. For instructions for
Pedal Mounting, see the Product and Tech Library at www.speedplay.com. Over-tightening a threaded part
may cause serious damage to the part or prevent it from working properly. Under-tightening threaded parts can
cause a part to become loose and fall out. Either under-tightening or over-tightening a threaded part can lead to a
fall that can result in severe injury. Over-tightening Speedplay Cleat Fastening Screws prevents the springs from
operating properly, can affect engagement and retention, and can cause the springs to break, which can lead to a
fall that can result in severe injury.
• Speedplay Ultra Light Action Pedals and Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats require routine lubrication and clean-
ing to prevent serious injury while riding. See Instructions for Routine Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat
Maintenance. See Instructions for Quick and Easy Pedal Bearing Lubrication Using the Built-in Grease
Port in the Product and Tech Library at www.speedplay.com. Keep all Pedal and Cleat parts clean of debris and
properly lubricated to ensure proper engagement and release. Speedplay Ultra Light Action Pedals require the
Cleat springs to be lubricated routinely with a dry-type lubricant. Ultra Light Action Series Pedals and Cleats wear
out over time and must be replaced. Never install cleats using any combination of new cleat parts and old
cleat parts. When replacing cleats, replace all used parts with new Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat parts. To
prevent serious injury while riding, be sure your entire bicycle is adequately maintained and that all components
are correctly installed and adjusted.
• Never ride with Speedplay Pedals or Cleats that are improperly installed, modified or excessively worn. Re-
member to check the Cleats and Pedals periodically for wear. When parts exhibit noticeable "play" or are visibly
worn, replace them immediately. Never install cleats using any combination of new cleat parts and old cleat
parts. When replacing cleats, replace all used parts with new Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat parts. A loose,
over-tightened, damaged, unlubricated, or worn part may cause the Pedal System to disengage unexpectedly and
cause a fall that could result in severe injury.
• Before your first ride with these Pedals, you should engage and disengage each Pedal with one foot on the ground
on a level, safe place until you are adept and comfortable with all operations of the Speedplay Ultra Light Action
Pedal Systems. Whenever you ride at slow speed or whenever you are stopping, release your shoes from your
Pedals beforehand so that you can quickly place your foot on the ground at any time. Speedplay Pedals are not
designed to release automatically at times such as when falling off the bicycle. This is a safety measure to prevent
you from losing balance and falling off the bicycle as a result of your feet becoming accidentally released from the
Pedals.
• Do not attempt to engage Speedplay Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats onto Speedplay X Pedals, Zero
or Zero Aero Pedals. Speedplay Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats and Pedal Systems are not designed
to be compatible with Speedplay X Series Pedals, Zero or Zero Aero Pedals. Use only Ultra Light Action
Walkable™ Cleats with Light Action or Ultra Light Action Pedals. Any effort to engage or use Light Action or
Ultra Light Action Pedals and Cleats with any other Speedplay Pedal System may cause permanent damage to
the Pedals or severe injury.
• Failure to follow these warning statements and instructions before assembling and using this Pedal System may
result in severe injury.
Basic Operation
Speedplay Ultra Light Action Pedals are dual sided for convenient entry.
The safest way to engage the pedals is to keep one foot on the ground,
place your other foot on the pedal with the ball of your foot flat and
push downward. Lowering your heel and adding a bit of a twist to the
downward push aids entry. No toe-in or heel-in technique is required.
It makes no difference what position the pedal is in when you step on
it because Ultra Light Action pedals are "self-locating" and "self-righting".
Pedal release is accomplished by turning your heel outward while lifting
upward. Ultra Light Action Pedals are not designed to release automatically at
times such as when falling off the bicycle. See WARNINGS under GENERAL
SAFETY INFORMATION.
The term "Walkable™" does not imply that Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats
are designed or intended for prolonged walking. If prolonged walking is antici-
pated, you should use a recessed-cleat, MTB-type shoe and pedal system that is
designed specifically for general walking conditions. Ultra Light Action Walkable™
Cleats are intended for short distance, off-the-bike breaks; for improved traction at
traffic stops; and when walking on hard surfaces. Walkable™ Cleats are designed
to be used on clean surfaces such as floors or pavement. Walkable™ Cleats by
themselves do not protect the engagement mechanism from contamination. For
walking in dirty conditions, see "Cleat Buddies for Speedplay Ultra Light Action
Walkable™ Cleats"
Pedal Mounting Instructions
Mount the Pedals to the bicycle crank arms. Use a 15mm open-ended wrench
to mount the Pedals on the crank arms. The right Pedal has right-hand threads
and the left Pedal has left-hand threads. Minimum tightening torque = 28.2 Nm
/ 250 inch pounds.
Walkable™ Cleat
Protector Shim
Kit. Part #14135
4-Hole Sole Mounting
Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Mounting with V.2 Black Plastic Base Plate
The Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat consists of four layers and is designed to fit shoes with a 3-hole mount-
ing pattern and a curved sole. Shoes with a 3-hole pattern use all four layers of the Speedplay Ultra Light Action
Walkable™ Cleat (V.2 Black Plastic Base Plate with factory-installed set of Blue 5-F and 5-R Snap Shims, Gray
Spring Housing, Black Metal Bottom Plate, and Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Cover). Ultra Light Action
Walkable™ Cleats also fit shoes with a flat, 4-hole pattern. Shoes with a 4-hole pattern use only the three outer
layers (Gray Spring Housing, Black Metal Bottom Plate, and Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Cover) of the
Speedplay Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat. See "Steps for Attaching Ultra Light Action Walkable™
Cleats to the Shoes".
All shoes with a 4-hole pattern must use the Speedplay Walkable™ Cleat Protector Shim Kit
IMPORTANT
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(Part #14135 sold separately).
Ensure Cleat-to-Shoe Compatibility Prior to Installation
Shoes with a 3-Hole pattern require all four layers of the Speedplay Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat (V.2 Black
Plastic Base Plate with factory-installed Blue 5-F and 5-R set of Snap Shims, Gray Spring Housing, Black Metal
Bottom Plate, and Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Cover). The Speedplay Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat
Set includes an additional set of Snap Shims, 6-F and 6-R Snap Shims, as an option. Your choice of Snap Shims
will depend on the radius of the curvature of the shoe sole. The Snap Shims, which can easily be removed from
and installed on the V.2 Black Plastic Base Plate, must be chosen to closely match the curvature of the shoe sole.
With Snap Shims mounted, the side of the V.2 Base Plate with the Snap Shims will have a curved profile and the
opposite side will be flat. The curved side of the V.2 Base Plate mounts against the curved shoe sole. The shoe
sole must have a continuous curvature (radius) and be flat from side-to-side at the Cleat-contact area to closely
match the contour of the V.2 Base Plate. Use the set of two (2) Blue 6-F and Blue 6-R Snap Shims if the shoe sole
radius is too small to conform to the factory installed standard Blue 5-F and Blue 5-R Snap Shims. If the curved
side of the V.2 Base Plate with either set of Snap Shims installed does not closely match the curvature of your
shoe sole, please call Speedplay for technical assistance. Speedplay Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats that are
mounted against a 3-hole curved shoe soles with a radius that is too large or too small will bow the Cleat either
inward or outward and the Cleat will not function properly. See WARNINGS under "General Safety Information".
If you have any questions or concerns about 1) shoe compatibility, 2) the proper installation of the Speed-
play Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat parts on your shoes, or 3) if the curved side of the V.2 Black Plas-
tic Base Plate with either set of Snap Shims installed does not closely match the curvature of your shoe
sole, call Speedplay for technical assistance toll free at 1-800-468-6694 (PST) or 001-858-453-4707 (PST).
Shoe Radius Too Large
Step Down on Ball
of Foot to Engage
Twist Heel Out to Disengage
3-Hole Sole Mounting
Optimal Shoe Radius
Shoe Radius Too Small
Closely Matches Cleat
Rev.2015.09.09 Web